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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit
Relax in a charming, upscale retreat just minutes from Duke & downtown Durham.
Welcome to Casa Verde — a thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom bungalow in Durham’s historic West End neighborhood. Whether you’re visiting Duke, working remotely, or gathering with family, this home offers comfort, style, and an unbeatable location.
Enjoy fast Wi-Fi (600 Mbps), smart TVs in every room, a dedicated workspace, and a fully stocked kitchen. Unwind on the screened-in porch, gather around the new backyard firepit, or relax in the swinging chair under the lights.
🐾 Dog-friendly (crate required if left alone).
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🏡 The Space
Spacious, modern, and welcoming — ideal for families, groups, or professionals. • Sleeps up to 8 guests • 3 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms • Bright open living areas • High-end washer & dryer with fully stocked laundry room • Parking for 4 cars + free street parking
🛋 Living Room • Comfortable leather sleeper sofa (queen) — accommodates 2 additional guests • Smart TV, cozy blankets, and plenty of seating
🛏 Bedrooms
Primary Suite • King bed • Blackout blinds • Smart TV • Dedicated desk • Walk-in closet with luggage rack & hangers • Ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2 • Queen bed • Blackout blinds • Smart TV • Closet with hangers & luggage rack • Shared hallway bathroom
Bedroom 3 • Queen bed • Blackout blinds • Smart TV • Hanging rack & luggage rack • (Note: closet is used as a locked supply closet)
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🔍 Amenities Guests Love • 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen • 📶 600 Mbps Wi-Fi • 📺 Smart TVs in every bedroom + living room • 🧺 Laundry room stocked with: • detergent • steamer • lint rollers • iron & board • 🌿 Screened-in porch • 🔥 Backyard with firepit & swing • 🍔 Gas grill (propane provided) • 🐾 Pet-friendly • 🔐 Self check-in with smart lock
Explore Durham easily from this prime West End location.
🚗 Short Drive • Downtown Durham — 1.2 miles • Duke University — 2.5 miles • Duke Hospital — 2.6 miles • Duke Gardens — 1.3 miles • Nasher Museum of Art — 0.9 miles
🚶 Walk to Restaurants & Markets • Grub Durham — 0.3 miles • Da Kine’s Kava — 0.3 miles • Isaac’s Bagels — 0.4 miles • Durham Co-op Market — 0.3 miles • Al-Taiba Halal Market — 0.4 miles • Blue Point Yoga Center — approx. 0.6–0.7 miles (12–15 minute walk) Offers a variety of classes, including heated (hot) yoga, vinyasa, slow flow, and yin.
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🔐 Guest Access
You’ll have the entire home to yourselves for complete privacy and comfort.
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ℹ️ Good to Know • Dogs welcome (must be crated if left alone) • Exterior security cameras for safety (no indoor cameras) 1. No smoking inside the property. No smoking in the patio. Smoking is allowed in the backyard. 2. No parties or events without preapproval. 3. Only pets allowed are dogs. Must be in a crate if left alone in the property. 4. No unregistered guests. 5. No loud noise past 9PM. 6. Check out is at 10:00am on date of departure / reservation end. Late check out can be requested ahead of time however no guarantees are made for approval as this is dependent on other reservations. A fee of $50/hour will be charged for guests who do not check out / leave property in time if they have not requested and been approved ahead of time for late check out. 7. Trash day is on Thursday. Please take the garage bins and recycling bins to the curb in the front of the property. A $50 fee will be charged if trash bins are not taken out as full bins affects the next guest. 8. No firearms inside the house.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
1. No smoking inside the property. No smoking in the patio. Smoking is allowed in the backyard.
2. No parties or events without preapproval.
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Durham
Durham is home to this holiday home. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Carolina Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and American Tobacco Campus. Consider Dean Smith Center for a night out or Sarah P. Duke Gardens if you're travelling with kids.
Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Duke University Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 20 min walk
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Cocoa Cinnamon - 18 min walk
Lula and Sadie’s - 19 min walk
Nan Xiang Express - 3 min drive
Lakewood Social - 16 min walk
Grub Durham - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit on 8 June 2026 start from AU$631, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Family Home Near Duke w/ Fire Pit located?
This family-friendly Durham holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and Duke University. Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Brightleaf Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Durham Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely and spotless home close to many restaurants and Dukes campus. One home was well equipped and host very responsive.
Karen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you, Karen! I’m so glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the home’s cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location near Duke and local restaurants. We put a lot of care into making each stay seamless, so your feedback means a lot. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
We had a wonderful time here! The house was very well taken care of and in a great location and hosts were so responsive and helpful. Would love to stay here again!
Sarah L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Sarah! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and the location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
House was in mint condition. The host was wonderful and very accommodating. Enjoyed our trip. The location is very convenient to restaurants and shops. We would choose this home again. Highly recommend.
Great stay! House was well stocked and we felt very welcome. Check in was a breeze and communication was great. Would absolutely stay next time we are in town.
This is an outstanding property. Great location for all things Durham/Duke. We visited our son and had a great weekend. Very pet friendly and also clean and well-appointed. We hope to return for another visit soon.
Deidre D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Deidre, for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location perfect for visiting Duke and exploring Durham. We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and well-appointed space where guests (and pets!) can feel right at home. It means a lot to hear that your family had a great weekend, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
A very spacious and well equipped home not far from Duke and downtown Durham. We loved the back screened-in porch especially. Kitchen has everything you need to cook-in. Owner was exceptional in responding to our questions. Recommended highly.
This home was a fantastic base for our Fuqua Reunion this Spring! The kitchen was well-appointed, organized, and comprehensively labeled to indicate where everything was.Comfortable beds. Great living space for downtime between events. Close to campus, grocery shopping, AND downtown.We will rent again in 5 years if available!
We had a great time bringing our kids back to our old stomping grounds. House was wonderful and owner has done a great job anticipating needs. Also went out of their way to help accommodate a few requests (air mattress for our youngest & games to help keep kids entertained after our youngest was asleep).
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2025
Thank you so much, Jennifer, for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay and that the home met your needs. It was our pleasure to accommodate your requests, and we’re so glad the little ones enjoyed the games and extra comforts. We truly appreciate you choosing our home and hope to welcome you back again when you're missing some Durham time. Safe travels!
This property is perfect! So clean, well-appointed, very comfortable mattress, fresh white towels, and a quick convenient drive to Duke. I'll rent again!
Melissa G.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Melissa- thanks a lot for all the nice comments. I’m glad we were able to make your trip a clean and comfortable stay.
This was a very comfortable place for my family of four. Very thoughtfully furnished in a way that seemed simple but had everything we really wanted and more, and they've clearly put in a lot of thought to the indoor aesthetics. Liz was super communicative and helpful. As someone who likes to take morning walks, I loved that you could walk into downtown and Duke from this location. We would definitely stay here again and feel lucky we found such a nice place!
This property is a gem...newly renovated, tastefully decorated, centrally located, impeccably clean, perfectly appointed, comfortable, with a lovely porch. Every detail is taken care of to a high standard, from mosquito nets on all the windows, to plush bath mats, comfortable beds and pillows, well appointed kitchen, helpful and responsive host etc. I will return every time I am in Durham. Thank you for making the place to special and for being such a wonderful host!
We had a great stay at Liz’s house. It exceeded our expectations. It’s very clean, updated and well appointed. We are a family of 7 with 2 dogs who were in town for a Duke basketball camp. The house has everything you can ask for, and our favorite part was the large screened in porch that we enjoyed both morning and night. The fenced in yard is also a bonus with an amazing fire pit area with fairy lights that was a pleasure to sit around. The location is amazing - 5 minutes to Duke, 7-8 to downtown with great restaurants, 5 minutes to Whole Foods and a great bagel/ coffee place within walking distance. Liz was also very responsive with any questions we had . We look forward to booking her property again.
This is a charming property. It seems brand new and very well thought out. There is plenty of parking; the bedrooms are generous in size; the kitchen is equipped for coffee and plenty of ice; and there is a huge, lovely, screened back porch. There is plenty of room for families to gather. The owner was easy to reach, immediately responsive and had included extra items to welcome us. We walked back and forth to restaurants, the Duke shuttle bus (Swift Ave.) and stores (Durham Co-op). We hope to return to this property again and again!
Perfect location and newly renovated, immaculate house
My husband, myself and our 3 adult daughters gathered in Durham for 4 days for a big birthday with 4 of us being Duke alums. The house provided the perfect location - 5 minutes from Duke campus, 5 minutes from downtown tobacco district's restaurants and 20 minutes from airport. The house appeared to be completely renovated inside with everything looking brand new. Immaculately clean with every amenity. Liz was extremely responsive throughout the booking process and our stay, responding to emails usually within 5 minutes, sometimes even quicker. It was a really lovely place to be able to relax in with our kids. I would absolutely rent it again when we are back in town.
We took a chance on this house for my son’s graduation weekend at Duke University. It was a new listing and didn’t have any reviews. We arrived and were blown away with the condition of this property. It has been renovated and appeared in like new condition. The house was spotless. The bedrooms were good size with very comfortable beds. The a/c unit worked nicely. The kitchen was well equipped and had the cutest coffee bar. The screened in deck was large with very comfortable furniture. My favorite spot for morning coffee listening the birds and cocktails in the evening. The owner thought of every detail down to a handwritten welcome note and a basket of snacks. Check in/out info clearly written and easy to follow. WiFi connection strong. The house is roomy and is beautifully decorated. Great spot to relax after a busy day. Walking distance to Grub, a great spot for breakfast. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Book it now, you won’t be disappointed!!
I was born in Colombia and grew up in the border with Venezuela. I love to travel the world. I use short term rentals around the world and also want to provide guests with a great experience as they visit my new hometown.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood is very quiet and safe. It is great because it is close to downtown Durham and great amenities- including DPAC, whole foods, American Tobacco campus, Sarah P. Duke gardens.
What makes this property unique
My property is great for families and kids. It is one level so no stairs! It has a large backyard. It is tastefully decorated. We also pride ourselves on making the property very clean!
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests